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WillowbrookWord 15 of 100 · Fewer beats than you think
How to pronounce chocolate
/ˈtʃɒklət/ British English
CHOK·lət
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
cho·co·LATE
✓ Say
CHOK·lət
My tip
The middle o disappears, and late is lət.
In a sentence
Would you like some chocolate?
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: CHOK-lət.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce chocolate?
In British English, chocolate is pronounced /ˈtʃɒklət/. Say it like this: CHOK-lət. The middle o disappears, and late is lət.
How many syllables are in chocolate?
When you say it, chocolate has 2 syllables: CHOK-lət. The strong beat is the first one, CHOK.
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